There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Tarragona by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Fly Bristol Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
best- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BRS - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 37m€51–166Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
15h 51m€343–706Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus
30h 15m€162–314Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tarragonacar
17h 19m€390–523Fly Bristol Airport to Reus Airport
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Reus Airport (REU)plane BRS - REU
6h 4m€55–148Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BHX - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 58m€102–237Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Reus Airport
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Reus Airport (REU)plane BHX - REU
7h 31m€101–419Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Reus Airport
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reus Airport (REU)plane LGW - REU
8h 51m€107–243Train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Perpignantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
15h 57m€391–676Bus via L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Tarragonabus
30h 40m€134–294Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bristol to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Tarragonacar
20h 21m€225–688
Bristol to Tarragona by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Tarragona is to fly which costs €55 - €150 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Tarragona is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs €55 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Tarragona station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tarragona - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Tarragona via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.
The distance between Bristol and Tarragona is 1291 km.
The best way to get from Bristol to Tarragona without a car is to train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence which takes 15h 51m and costs €340 - €750.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Bristol to Tarragona, including transfers.
Bristol to Tarragona bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Tarragona train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Tarragona is to train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence which takes 15h 51m and costs €340 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €320 and takes 30h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Tarragona, Spain?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tarragona via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 30h 15m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from Bristol Airport to Reus Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–240
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–100
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €45–100
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Reus Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–250
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–65
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–380
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–95
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–380
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Tarragona bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Tarragona is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 1:02 PM in Bristol and 2:02 PM in Tarragona.
Bristol to Tarragona train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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